At this moment, Lin Yao himself felt very cold-blooded. Supporting national defense construction is the right thing to do, but people's livelihood is also very important. In peacetime, national defense construction is not something he should worry about, after all, his personal strength is too weak. But without money, the wish to help the vast majority of ordinary people cannot be realized.
No one in this world is a god. The two principles of doing things within one's capabilities and taking control of one's own affairs are the keys to doing things well.
As for his parents' decision, their attitude was clear from the fact that they hadn't agreed to the military region's demands before Lin Yao returned, nor had they even called to inform him. The family had long since reached a consensus on their future ideals and goals, all of which could only be accomplished with a huge amount of money. His father, Luo Jimin, and mother, Lin Hongmei, had probably already planned to sell some of the surplus beverages to make money.
"Boss, I heard from Hawk that there are some problems with the 'Dragon Tiger Pill'. Is there any difficulty?" Knowing that things were not going well, Shen Ruohua simply asked another question directly. Based on his understanding of Lin Yao, he knew that this straightforward approach was more suitable for communication.
Lin Yao glanced quickly at Ge Yong and Banan, not surprised that they had so quickly told Shen Ruohua about it. Now, more than a dozen security guards had experienced the effects of the "Dragon Tiger Pill," and the allure of this pill to them was self-evident. It was probably what Shen Ruohua and the others were most concerned about.
"That's right." Lin Yao readily admitted, "This pill is very rare and precious. If we were to sell it, one million per pill would be the minimum price, so it's impossible to continue supplying it to the security guards."
Lin Yao wasn't exaggerating. This kind of pill, which is extremely effective for martial arts practitioners, would be bought up by the Yi family even if it was priced at one million per pill. The value difference between a level-one expert and a peak level-one expert is far more than that amount. Moreover, there are other martial arts practitioners from other families eyeing it, although those families probably don't know the details of the "Dragon Tiger Pill" at the moment.
"This..." Shen Ruohua felt a bitter taste in her mouth. She had encountered two major problems today, one after the other, and her mood plummeted. "Twelve team members have taken the 'Dragon Tiger Pill' and the rest of the team members are eagerly waiting. I don't know how to explain this to them now."
"Of course, the more efficient something is, the more precious it is. What's so hard to explain? I was even thinking of getting a few 'immortality pills' for myself and my parents." Lin Yao found it somewhat amusing that Shen Ruohua was subtly using the excuse of an unstable team to put him in a difficult position. "Before, because someone provided resources for free, we had some pills left over. Where am I supposed to get those resources now? Good things are already scarce. I didn't know the value of those pills before, and since I had some money on hand, I let the security guards try them. Actually, they didn't need to take such precious pills at all. I'll treat them one by one when I get back, and it will achieve roughly the same effect."
Lin Yao offered a compromise: he had already reached the twelfth level of Qi cultivation and could fully restore the security guards' health by using some common medicinal herbs, without having to waste the "Dragon Tiger Pill," which was extremely precious to martial artists.
"I see... I thank you on behalf of the team members, boss." Shen Ruohua's voice was a little dry, and the expression on his face became unnatural. He couldn't quite understand this young boss; he had changed a lot in just two months.
Afterwards, everyone continued chatting about trivial topics, and then Shen Ruohua said goodbye and left.
"Brother, I have something to tell you." Later that evening, Lin Yao invited Ge Yong to the balcony to talk. There were some things he had to say.
"What is it, Xiao Yao?" Ge Yong, who had been listening in on Banan all night, was also in a bad mood. Having always been by Lin Yao's side, he didn't feel that his younger brother had changed. This time, Shen Ruohua was indeed wrong. She had revealed Min Hong's secret without saying a word, even though the person she revealed it to was her former superior.
"I want you to replace Shen Ruohua in managing the security team. You don't need to worry about security here. You also know that my skills are no worse than yours." Lin Yao's words shocked Ge Yong. He didn't expect things to be so serious, so serious that Shen Ruohua had to be fired.
“Xiao Yao, I know Zhi Ying was wrong this time, but he is indeed more capable than me, and his intentions were for the country.” Ge Yong felt a little uncomfortable. Neither side was wrong, and this conflict was indeed difficult to resolve.
“Brother, this isn’t the military, it’s just a company.” Lin Yao’s attitude was very sincere, and he spoke very frankly. “A company’s security team, or rather, a special department with bodyguards, guards, and intelligence gathering, doesn’t need the capabilities and strength of the military. Shen Ruohua is indeed capable, but we don’t need to fully utilize those capabilities. General capabilities are enough to handle everything. After all, a security team is just a security team. We have no intention of turning it into some kind of powerful organization.”
Ge Yong stiffened, understanding Lin Yao's meaning.
Enterprises and the military are completely different in nature, and the responsibilities and situations they face are also completely different. A security team that is a security department does not need such high capabilities and strength.
Zhiying's current actions are still carried out according to the military system. Previously, Lin Yao delegated power and money to him, allowing him to do whatever he wanted, which led him astray in his thinking. He failed to correctly define his own rights, responsibilities, and interests as well as those of the entire security team, which resulted in the current situation.
Ge Yong remained silent, still thinking about Shen Ruohua. Lin Yao continued to explain, "Brother, I admit that Shen Ruohua is a rare talent, but this kind of talent is not what a company needs, or rather, not the most suitable talent for the company."
"The right people for a company are those who are loyal, capable, ambitious, and able to grow and thrive alongside the company, and solve its problems." Lin Yao's words reflect his own feelings and also stem from the knowledge he gained online when he had no entertainment. "Many people feel they are not being recognized because they think that company leaders always give opportunities to those who are less capable than themselves, but they have never reflected on their own actions."
"For business managers, why do they give opportunities to strangers while giving up on themselves? The root of all this lies in the fact that some of their thoughts and behaviors are not the best fit for the company. Perhaps they are indeed very capable, but they don't put the manager at ease, and using them is not the best choice for the company." Lin Yao's summary reveals his true feelings. "No matter what environment a person is in, the most important thing is to first understand the environment, and then understand oneself. Only by integrating one's own goals with the company's goals can one maximize one's own value and be recognized and accepted."
“Xiao Yao, what you said makes a lot of sense.” Ge Yong’s expression was somewhat sad. “But, if we let Zhiying leave, it will be a huge blow to him. He has dedicated his life to the army, and he left the army because of his age and physical disability. He has not had a good life in the local area these years. Now that he has just found his value again in Minhong, is it too cruel to extinguish his new hope like this?”
“Brother, don’t you have a saying in your army, ‘A kind heart cannot command an army’? It applies to businesses as well.” Lin Yao ignored Ge Yong’s statement. “Market competition is no less intense than fighting a real battle with the enemy; sometimes it’s even more dangerous. Minhong has some unique and irreplaceable advantages that have allowed it to establish itself in society. It will inevitably encounter many difficulties in the future. Standardizing and streamlining the company’s internal management structure and personnel is something every company must do.”
"Let's set aside Shen Ruohua's motives and their impact on national interests for a moment. From a purely corporate perspective, his actions are jeopardizing Minhong's development. Besides, his attitude is wrong; he even threatened me today." Lin Yao's mood soured. "To put it bluntly, so many large groups and enterprises in Chengdu are thriving without special forces veterans like you. In society, your abilities and value aren't as high as Shen Ruohua imagines. You're not indispensable to any company. What's the point of threatening me with the fact that your team is bad?"
Ge Yong stared at Lin Yao in surprise; these blunt words jolted him awake. After the kidnapping of Luo Jimin, even he himself felt that the security team's role and value were immense, but he hadn't expected that their true value wasn't as high as he thought.
Having fought his way up in the local area for several years, Ge Yong was already familiar with some of the rules and phenomena, and he understood that Lin Yao's words were absolutely correct. Not to mention that Lin Yao's personal combat power had now surpassed his own, there were many ways to deal with the government and local organizations and forces at all levels, including dealing with the underworld, and there were also suitable methods to handle such situations.
Locally, resolving issues with force is precisely the most inappropriate approach. Ironically, these people haven't woken up to this reality, still seeing themselves as indispensable.
Ge Yong suddenly felt lost, a feeling he shared with the vast majority of veterans.
“Brother, I spoke a bit harshly. We’re brothers, that’s why I said that. I just didn’t want you to misunderstand my thoughts and actions.” Lin Yao immediately made amends when he saw that Ge Yong’s expression was not good. He genuinely accepted this brother who was not related by blood. “How about this, we’ll let Shen Ruohua retire and give him a monthly pension. If any other brothers want to retire, they will also receive a pension. Of course, this only applies to the current security guards. Anyone recruited in the future will be handled according to the rules of society.”
"I'll take over as captain. Don't let Zhiying retire; he won't be able to handle it." Ge Yong made up his mind and stared seriously into Lin Yao's eyes. "Xiao Yao, I'm begging you."
Lin Yao thought for a moment and understood the meaning in Ge Yong's eyes. "Alright, let's do as you say, brother."
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Langkou District, Chongqing.
The opulent Haolong Entertainment City is a nightlife venue, not very open during the day, except for the underground casino on the seventh floor.
"Brother Long, Section Chief Yang from the local tax bureau is here. He says the taxes for the first quarter haven't been paid yet." A young man dressed in a black suit stood respectfully three meters from the entrance, bowing as he asked for instructions.
The man known as Brother Long wasn't strong; he lay on the bed, his height barely discernible. His head was resting on the abdomen of a half-naked woman, enjoying the massage from her slender fingers. His hands were supporting his legs, which were spread apart on either side of his body. His eyes were slightly closed, and he seemed quite comfortable, humming intermittently from his nostrils.
The young man in the black suit was clearly used to this kind of scene. His boss, who was completely naked, was enjoying himself. He didn't dare to look up, but this kind of explicit environment was not a reason to delay the work report. Obviously, his boss wouldn't be angry because of his interruption. He had always worked like this before.
The naked man on the bed remained silent, continuing to enjoy the pleasure from his groin, where a mouth was providing services. His dark, cloud-like hair rubbed against the skin of his abdomen and the base of his thighs, creating an extremely comfortable, itchy sensation.
After waiting for about ten more minutes, when the young man in the black suit felt sore and numb in his lower back that he could no longer support himself, a lazy voice was heard, "Give him 150,000, 50,000 a month. We still have to give Director Liu face. He can't just not pay any taxes at all."
"Brother Long." Sweat began to bead on the black-suited man's forehead; he had been hunched over for a long time and it was clearly tiring. "Last year it was 100,000 yuan a month, but now it's only 50,000 yuan. Won't that make things difficult for Director Liu?"
"Hmph." Brother Long on the bed opened his eyes, his sharp gaze piercing only the back of the man in the black suit, even though he hadn't seen him with his own eyes. "I told you business was bad this year, we couldn't even afford to eat, let alone pay taxes. Fifty thousand a month is already a favor."
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away." The man in the black suit increased the angle of his bow, then slowly backed away, turning to leave only when he reached the door, without ever looking up.
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“This is it.” Ge Yong turned to Lin Yao and pointed to the luxurious door, “This man’s name is Li Gennong, the ‘Nong’ in ‘farmer’. He’s from Shihe Township, Fuling District. He’s 31 years old. In the underworld, he’s called Brother Long. He’s sworn brothers with Liu Xian, the director of the Langkou District Public Security Bureau. The only place that’s open during the day is the underground casino on the seventh floor.”